A weekly programme that illuminates the mysteries and challenges the controversies behind the science that's changing our world.
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Climate Documentary Podcasts
From stories of disease outbreaks to myths of war and understanding how power actually works — RN Presents is the home of great storytelling that helps you better understand what’s going on in the world.
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The Audio Long Read podcast is a selection of the Guardian’s long reads, giving you the opportunity to get on with your day while listening to some of the finest longform journalism the Guardian has to offer, including in-depth writing from around the world on current affairs, climate change, global warming, immigration, crime, business, the arts and much more. The podcast explores a range of subjects and news across business, global politics (including Trump, Israel, Palestine and Gaza), mo ...
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Threshold is a Peabody Award-winning documentary podcast about our place in the natural world. Each season, we take listeners on a journey into the heart of a complex environmental story, asking how we got here and where we might be headed. In our latest season, Hark, we hand the mic over to our planet-mates and investigate what it means to truly listen to nonhuman voices—and the cost if we don't. With mounting social and ecological crises, what happens when we tune into the life all around ...
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Are you Climate Curious? If you care about the world, but find the current conversation about climate change confusing, scary or boring – then this might be the podcast for you. Join TEDxLondon and co-hosts Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst as we lift the lid on the climate emergency by speaking to the world’s leading and most relatable climate pioneers. Find out why cities are key to the climate fight, why we need to tackle systemic problems (and not just plastic straws), and why we’re all a bit c ...
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Scene on Radio is a two-time Peabody-nominated podcast that dares to ask big, hard questions about who we are—really—and how we got this way. Our latest is Season 7, Scene on Radio: Capitalism. Previous series include Seeing White (Season 2), looking at the roots and meaning of white supremacy; MEN (Season 3), on patriarchy and its history; The Land That Never Has Been Yet (Season 4), exploring democracy in the U.S. and why we don’t have more of it; The Repair (Season 5), on the cultural roo ...
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In a rugged corner of West Texas, billionaire wildcatters and roughnecks are fueling an oil boom so big it’s reshaping our climate, our economy, and our geopolitics. This modern-day gold rush has sent both big oil companies and scrappy start-ups scrambling to secure a piece of the action. Texas Monthly’s Christian Wallace follows characters along every rung of the oil field ladder, from the executive cutting billion-dollar deals to the itinerant pipeline worker risking life and limb, and fro ...
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A weekly environmental news program covering issues from across Canada & around the world.
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'Dangerously reasonable' analysis on politics, science, and particularly the bit where they bump into each other. I aim to give an independent, fact-focused, non-ideological take on the issues that matter.
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EcoJustice Radio presents environmental and climate stories from a social justice frame, featuring voices not necessarily heard on mainstream media. Our purpose is to amplify community voices, broaden the reach of grassroots-based movements, and inspire action. We investigate solutions for social, environmental, and climate issues with an eye to advance human health, steward wild landscapes, and solve the climate crisis across the USA and the world. Featured weekly on KPFK Los Angeles and KP ...
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Climate change is humanity’s biggest problem. This podcast tells you exactly what you can do to fight climate change. From the way you heat your home to the food you eat and the digital devices you use, Climate Solutions is your checklist for climate action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Victorians were the first truly world wide, high speed, high tech civilisation, but they are often misunderstood. Your host, Chris Fernandez-Packham, will bust popular myths, cover events around the world, and focus on a people centric history. You will see how the Victorians shaped the world, changing it from the age of horse, musket, cannon and sail to the age of steam, rifle and iron in this monthly podcast with regular special episodes and bonus content. You will learn about Queen Vi ...
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Season 6 features mostly FIFTEENS : 15 minute conversations with artists and cultural workers exploring the theme of ‘arts and culture in times of crisis, collapse, renewal’ and some ROUNDTABLES : long duration, informal banter with friends and colleagues about their passions, fears and dreams. My ‘a calm presence’ Substack is ongoing.
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A podcast about the environment in Canada (and sometimes elsewhere) by Sierra Club Canada. Topics include climate change, biodiversity, pollution, renewable energy democracy, and the Rights of Nature. Tune in and take action!
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Powerful voices are rewriting climate reality—and getting away with it. At a conference in London, politicians, influencers and billionaires call Net Zero "a sinister goal," renewables "impossible," and climate action a "scam". They weren’t whispering in backrooms, they were building alliances across the West and beyond to kill global climate commitments and reshape public opinion. The Takeover pulls back the curtain on a rising movement that's weaponizing language, spreading misinformation, ...
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If you think recycling is boring, think again. James and Robbie are here to prove that recycling is not only important but also downright fun! Ever wondered what happens to the lime in a recycled Corona bottle? Or, why a cucumber needs to be wrapped in plastic? The answers may surprise you. James does the research, while Robbie brings his unfiltered knowledge to the table, making for an unexpectedly entertaining deep dive into the weird and wonderful world of recycling. From busting myths to ...
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Raffi Cavoukian is a magical musician. His songs, like “Baby Beluga” and “Down by the Bay,” have wordplay and rhyme schemes that are as crowd-pleasing as they come — sweet, silly sing-alongs for kids and adults alike. But his work is anything but simple. Much like the folk singers who inspired him, a radical philosophy underscores all that he does. In "Finding Raffi,” comedian, writer, and podcaster Chris Garcia takes us on a journey through a 10-part series tracing Raffi’s life from aspirin ...
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Snack size doses of Good News from Planet Earth. Real stories from around the world - the most heartwarming, unexpected, and downright delightful nuggets!
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Coming to you from the edge of America, Radio Pacific is a new show about California.
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A spiritual crisis grips the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1692 that results in the deaths of twenty-five people and effectively ended a budding American theocracy. Remarkable Providences dives deep into the climate of purity and resentment that generated one of the most enduring–and misunderstood–American myths. Kate Devorak, a former Salem tour guide and current Salem nerd, takes us through the story of how fear, greed, prejudice, and zeal caused a community to nearly destroy itself from the ...
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Dive into the world of Kurzgesagt with this podcast exploring the science, stunning animation, and optimistic storytelling that captivate millions. Each episode breaks down Kurzgesagt’s most popular videos—like black holes, climate change, and pandemics—offering fresh insights, and expert takes, Join us to unravel the brilliance of Kurzgesagt’s visual science and discover why it’s a global phenomenon. Subscribe now for your dose of curiosity-driven audio!
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Virginia-centric hidden history, conspiracy, high strangeness, and true crime
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Welcome to Antarctica. What's it like living and working in one of the most extreme environments in the world? From polar scientists to plumbers, ICEWORLD is a series of interviews with ordinary people who are doing extraordinary jobs in Antarctica. The team talk climate science, extreme living, expeditions and becoming a community. A podcast from British Antarctic Survey, hosted and recorded by marine biologist Nadia Frontier. Produced in partnership with Boffin Media.
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Resource extraction impacts our daily lives and has helped push the climate to the brink, but there are people around the world living and fighting for alternative ways forward. Join hosts Christopher Chagnon and Sophia Hagolani-Albov and their guests on the last Friday of each month for a discussion of the impacts of extractivisms, alternative ways forward, and stories from people living the struggle every day. If you are someone interested in how our environment and societies have come to ...
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Devpolicy Talks brings you interviews, event recordings and in-depth documentary features relating to the topics we research at the Development Policy Centre. The Centre, part of the Australian National University’s Crawford School of Public Policy, works on Australian aid, development in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific, and regional and global development issues. It is host to the Devpolicy Blog (devpolicy.org) and a range of public events including the annual PNG Update, the Pacific Updat ...
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Geography Matters explores the importance of geography in shaping and influencing the world we live in: economy, society, politics and environment. Whether looking at world affairs and geopolitics, at global trade, regional inequality or the character of particular places, geography is important. History looks at when and why things happen. Geography looks at where and why. Everything takes place at particular times and in particular places. You can't escape the importance of geography wheth ...
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People become curious about whole food, plant-based nutrition for a multitude of reasons. Maybe you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, heart disease, cancer, obesity, or another chronic disease and you know (or you’ve been told) that this is your best shot at healing your body. You may be an athlete looking to maximize your performance and recovery with the power of plant-based nutrition, or you’re a parent who wants to escape the processed food aisle and start feeding your children real, nour ...
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Explores how small and mid-sized cities are tackling climate change and moving toward an equitable and sustainable future. Co-hosted by Abby Finis and Larry Kraft.
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Give up your climate guilt. Sharpen your curiosity. Join Dr. Leah Stokes and Dr. Katharine Wilkinson as they tell stories about the powerful forces behind climate change — and the tools we have to fix it. This show makes sense of big climate questions and critical topics. Our episodes are filled with stories of bold climate leadership, groundbreaking campaigns, and people doing their best to be part of the solution. A Matter of Degrees is produced in partnership with FRQNCY Media, The 2035 I ...
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🎙 Bringing wine stories, tips, and expert interviews to everyday wine lovers. 🍷
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Common Land explores the creation stories behind protected land. Each season takes a deep dive into the history, science and politics behind the creation of one particular patch of protected, common land. Season two follows show producer Matt Podolsky as he attempts to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail with his 65-year-old mom, Candy. Matt and his mom face extreme weather, illness, and injury as they trek 2,200 miles from Georgia to Maine. Along the way, Matt shares stories of remarkable peopl ...
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Do you think art can change the world? So do I! We’re at a pivotal moment when scientists, medical practitioners, and creatives are coming together in recognition of the ways that art plays an indispensable role in our well-being, as individuals, communities, and societies. In each episode we hear from artists and creatives who share their inspiration for their work and its wider impact. These conversations about transformative artistic practices show the ways that art can be a catalyst for ...
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The East African Perspective is a thought-provoking podcast that explores African and global issues through the lens of East African voices. Hosted by experienced journalists Thomas Lesaffre and Musanjufu Benjamin Kavubu, the show features lively news debates, classic African music interludes, and insightful interviews with experts from across the continent.Listeners will enjoy it because it’s both deeply informative and culturally rich. Each episode goes beyond headlines to unpack topics li ...
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One Planet covers environmental, development and agriculture stories, dealing with the impact of humankind on the natural world.
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Law & Order meets the climate crisis as we dig into the stories behind the hundreds of climate cases around the globe.
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The Creative Process in 10 minutes or less · Arts, Culture & Society: Books, Film, Music, TV, Art, Writing, Creativity, Education, Environment, Theatre, Dance, LGBTQ, Climate Change, Sustainability, Social ...
The Creative Process · Books, Film, Music, TV, Art, Writing, Creativity, Education, Environment, Theatre, Dance, LGBTQ, Social Justice, Spirituality, Feminism, Technology...
Ten minute highlights of the popular The Creative Process & One Planet podcasts. Exploring the fascinating minds of creative people. Conversations with writers, artists & creative thinkers across the Arts & STEM. We discuss their life, work & artistic practice. Winners of Oscar, Emmy, Tony, Pulitzer, leaders & public figures share real experiences & offer valuable insights. Notable guests and participating museums and organizations include: Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, Neil Pat ...
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In this Podcast Series of Conscious Citizens, we will learn about the concerning matter of Climate Change. Humanity faces the greatest threat from climate change, and it is important to address this issue as a matter of major concern. We will go through the impact of climate change on Humankind, the solutions that will define our fate, and the technological innovations that can help.
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Where we explore how people are fighting for the future of rural America and how writing it off hurts us all. Hosted by George Goehl, To See Each Other complicates the narrative about rural and small town Americans in our most misunderstood, and often abandoned, communities. This season, George travels to Wisconsin to follow a small town fight for the future of a beloved county nursing home, setting the stage for a statewide battle to save it. Our belief: That when we see each other, we’ll u ...
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Ténéré Stories is a bi-weekly podcast about the rich folklore of the Tuareg people (legends, myths ) but Ténéré Stories goes beyond the realm of folklore. We shine a spotlight on the numerous challenges faced by the Tuareg people, like climate change, mining and statelessness. Each episode will be a cultural journey that uncovers ancient legends, enchanting folktales, and soul-stirring music.
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What is justice? Who does it serve? Why should you care? When we think about justice, we think about it as an abstract, something that happens to someone else, somewhere else. Bad people. But justice and the law regulate every aspect of our interactions with each other, with organisations, with the government. We never think about it until it impacts our lives, or that of someone close. News, views and trues from The View Magazine, a social justice and campaigning platform for the rights of ...
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This series is specifically aimed at helping to change the current fear-ridden attitude of the wealthy world to migrants, as well as to grant the migrants themselves (be they refugees or economic and climate driven) a voice of self confidence and pride. We'll be talking to extraordinary people who are transforming themselves and their host countries, with courage and ingenuity.- If the title of the podcast is “Migrant Odyssey”, its spirit is certainly “Too big to contain”. Your podcast host ...
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Stories of people and places near and far hosted by Yulia Denisyuk, an award-winning travel journalist, photographer, and writer who’s worked with National Geographic, The New York Times, BBC Travel, and more. Each week, we sit down with travelers, journalists, creators, and people living and working in destinations around the world. Guided by Yulia’s years of working in the travel media industry, we meet the people living in the Middle Eastern deserts, culture writers in Hong Kong, street a ...
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We don't choose the world we inherit. But we do choose what we do with it. Inherited uplifts compassionate, sound-rich climate storytelling by, for, and about young people across the globe, particularly those from marginalized communities.
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What are the benefits of prescribed burning? Why have wildfires gotten so severe lately? How can I help protect my home and community? Life With Fire podcast aims to answer these questions (and many others) while deepening our understanding of the critical role fire plays in America’s forests, lands and communities. Hosted by writer and former wildland firefighter Amanda Monthei, Life with Fire features interviews with everyone from scientists to fire management experts to Indigenous practit ...
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mySociety is a charity and we make tech that helps you change the world for the better. Tune in to learn the latest on our work in Democracy, Transparency, Community and Climate.
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Conversations to Ease my Climate Anxiety in Thunder Bay
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How Free Speech Is Dying In Trump's America
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14:59For an administration that talks a lot about free speech, President Trump sure seems to sue a lot of news media companies for reporting on things he wishes they wouldn't. He also is suing a lot of social media companies. To all appearances, these are about chilling free speech, while also extorting significant sums of money for Trump's 'presidentia…
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e227 judith marcuse – spiritual strengthening
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15:01In a time when it's easy to become defeated, when one can succumb to despair and negativity, a question I use when I reflect on the state of the world right now is what gives me energy, what animates my imagination, and what do I need to defend in that context? So many, many questions. A lot of self-reflection, but then reaching out, looking for co…
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Why does Switzerland have more nuclear bunkers than any other country?
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27:50Switzerland is home to more than 370,000 nuclear bunkers – enough to shelter every member of the population. But if the worst should happen, would they actually work? By Jessi Jezewska Stevens. Read by Rachel Handshaw. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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Trump Blindsides Allies, Stops Ukraine Weapons — Then Calls Putin
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11:11It came out of the blue, with all the NATO allies of Ukraine having thought they'd done a great job of keeping Trump on side at last week's NATO summit. Suddenly, they were learning that Trump had paused weapons already agreed to be sent to Ukraine. Not only that, but Trump was suddenly taking a direct call with Vladimir Putin to discuss all the po…
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e226 roundtable - listening in relation
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1:36:00This is a special edition of conscient roundtable featuring Lara Felsing, Adrian Avendaño, Hildegard Westerkamp, Toni-Leah C. Yake as part of the Listening in Relation gathering at Emily Carr University of Art and Design on March 21-23, 2025 on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamis…
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More than 2,000 marine scientists have come together at the One Ocean Science Congress in Nice, France. It is a gathering that will bring marine experts from all over the world together to share the latest discoveries about the health of our seas and oceans. It is an issue at the centre of the world’s attention, because from 9th June, leaders and n…
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E. 77: IISS - Deep State Thinktank with Dubious Charitable Status Harbors Abusive Men
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15:46This week on Rebel Justice, we examine the silencing of abuse survivors in the courtrooms of England and Wales-through the complex and controversial case of Farah Damji. Convicted of stalking her former partner Nigel Gould-Davies, a self-proclaimed security expert on Russia, Damji's trial left crucial voices unheard—including testimonies alleging c…
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Your Gut Has a Brain: The Microbiome Revolution
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1:01:52Did you know your gut is home to trillions of microbes that can influence your mood, immune system, and even decision-making? In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of the gut-brain connection and the microbiome revolution that's transforming how we understand human health. From cutting-edge research in neuroscience and microbiology to p…
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Ep. 308: "Broc and Roll" with Rip and Carrie - Overcoming Social Pressures of Staying PLANTSTRONG
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19:08Let’s face it—choosing a plant-strong lifestyle can sometimes feel like swimming upstream. Whether it’s side-eyes at the dinner table, skeptical coworkers, or relentless comments from “nutrition experts” on TikTok, the pressure is real. In this episode, Rip and his producer, Carrie Barrett, share that it's not just doable—it’s empowering. Drawing o…
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INTRODUCING — Brain Rot, a series from Science Friction
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3:00For Science Friction, it's Brain Rot — a new series about the science of being chronically online and what it’s doing to our brains. What's really going on with our attention spans? Is data-dumping your entire life into ChatGPT helpful? And what's it like to be in love ... with an AI? National technology reporter Ange Lavoipierre tackles the wildes…
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How space science is uplifting farmers on the ground
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12:57"When people's lives are better and easier, they will not need to sell charcoal or cut down trees to feed their family," says food security specialist at the University of Maryland and NASA Harvest, Catherine Nakalembe. Catherine joins Climate Curious’s Maryam Pasha to share how satellite technology is used to monitor and predict agricultural condi…
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49. Carbon offsetting - the good, the bad and the ugly
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52:36Carbon offsetting has sparked both enthusiasm and scepticism in recent years. Is it a vital source of funding for crucial climate projects, or just a clever form of greenwashing? In this episode, we unpack what it takes to create a carbon offset, why the process is so complex, and how growing scrutiny is reshaping the market. Plus, are Ozempic pens…
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Why Trump’s Mega-Bill Could Blow Up on MAGA
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12:14The controversial Trump Budget Mega-Bill squeaked its way through the Senate, thanks to the casting vote of JD Vance. And now it has come back to the House somewhat changed from how it was when it left. Specifically, with more debt loaded into it. And more severe cuts to Medicaid. Democrats are convinced this bill is going to come back to haunt the…
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Matt and his mom Candy begin their thru-hike in Georgia. As they begin to get a feel for their new routine, we explore the history of the former Cherokee Nation in Northern Georgia.By The Wild Lens Collective
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Episode Two: Trailnames and Cherokee footpaths
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28:15Matt goes birdwatching on the trail and discovers his trailname. The exploration of trail names continues with another thru-hiker who thru-hiked the AT to connect with the experiences of his Cherokee ancestors, and to identify ancient footpaths that overlap with the Appalachian Trail.By The Wild Lens Collective
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Understanding Palestine with Activist and Entrepreneur Matt Bowles
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1:15:28Today, we’re speaking with Matt Bowles, a longtime Palestinian human rights activist. With a Master’s Degree in International Peace and Conflict Resolution, Matt has over two decades of human rights and activism experience. He led activist delegations to monitor human rights abuses in the north of Ireland, co-founded an organization to stop U.S. ai…
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Former Patriots QB Drew Bledsoe Leaves NFL to Build Wine Legacy
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51:25What happens when an NFL quarterback becomes a wine entrepreneur? Drew Bledsoe shares the wine that changed everything—the 1998 Viader—and the full-circle moment he had with its winemaker. He discusses his focus on integrity in the cellar, the role geology plays in his approach, and the team-first mindset behind his estate-driven Washington wines. …
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From the archive: ‘You can’t be the player’s friend’: inside the secret world of tennis umpires
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45:59We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: new technology was supposed to make umpiring easy. It hasn’t worked out that way By William Ralston. Read by Simon Vance. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadp…
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Why Global Population Collapse Is Coming Sooner Than We Thought
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15:42We know that big changes are happening in the world. Some of them are well known as cycles in history, and affect the current geopolitical order. But there are also four aspects where what we face is unique to our time - things the human race has never dealt with before. And the most important of those four is the one the effects of which are comin…
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Elephants communicate through a variety of calls, trumpets, and rumbles. But despite being some of the largest land animals on Earth, elephants can also be incredibly quiet. In this episode, we open our ears to elephants and discover how listening may play a key role in saving them. Threshold is nonprofit, listener-supported, and independently prod…
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Today, we’re sharing something a little different on our feed. It’s part of an episode swap we’re doing with CANADALAND, and we think their episode When Politics Ruins Friendships fits right into what we explore here on The Takeover. You’ve heard us talk about how powerful voices are weaponizing language and misinformation to shape the climate conv…
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Your Community Can Drive the Transition to Renewables - Don’t Wait for the State!
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27:04Without you taking action in your community - mapping out what you want - the market may not create the outcomes we want when it comes to switching over to renewables. So don't wait for provincial or federal governments to act. Conor talks with Hadrian Mertins-Kirkwood about examples of action in places like Edmonton, Alberta. Hadrian is with the C…
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Claimed by the Earth: Native Navajo Wisdom & Biocosmology
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1:08:45We sat down in 2024 with James Skeet, Executive Director of Covenant Pathways on his Spirit Farm in New Mexico. In the interview we delved into the concept of Indigenous Regenerative Intelligence from a Navajo - Dine perspective. Discover how ancient Native wisdom and biocosmology can reconnect us with the land, foster soil health, and promote a su…
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Musk has largely gone back to focusing on his own businesses - but he couldn't help making a last public stab at President Trump's big budget bill which will eviscerate support for EVs and clean technology, while boosting it instead for fossil fuels. He must be reflecting how badly served his original missions for Tesla and SpaceX have been by his …
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Revisiting: Metamorphosis - Cinema on Climate and Change
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29:10In this week's archive episode, we revisit a Terra Informa review of the film Metamorphosis, a climate change documentary, along with an interview with the creators of the film. Program log. ★ Support this podcast ★By CJSR 88.5 FM
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My husband and son suffered strokes, 30 years apart. Shockingly little had changed
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30:35I was told my husband would never talk again, while physiotherapy was dismissed entirely. My son was failed in similar ways, but for the brilliance of some medical staff who refuse to believe a stroke is the end By Sheila Hale. Read by Phyllida Nash. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…
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What Are The REAL Lessons From Zohran Mamdani's New York Win?
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14:16Lots of people have gotten excited about an upset win for an old-fashioned socialist candidate in the New York Mayoral race. Notwithstanding the implications or otherwise of the politics of it, the real lesson that Democrats and everyone else involved in politics should be paying attention to is the fact that someone finally showed up the dismal le…
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Stroke: Causes, Effects, and Navigating Life After Stroke
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20:10In this episode, we explore the life-altering condition of stroke—what causes it, how it impacts the brain and body, and the journey of recovery. From the warning signs and types of strokes to the emotional and physical effects that follow, we break down the medical science in simple terms. You’ll hear stories of resilience and expert advice on reh…
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This is a conscient podcast update. It's June 28, 2025, and I'll erase this bonus episode message in about a week. I wanted to give listeners a heads up of what's happening with this sixth season of conscient podcast. I was away in India and Japan for a month where I recorded two new episodes but I didn't promote any and so there's a big backlog of…
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e225 hildegard westerkamp – when we were young
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15:00The first thing that comes to mind is my young activist in me that says, of course, let's just fight. Let's just do what we can to speak out against, be revolutionary, be, you know, like we were when we were young in the 60s, 70s. Now I think that my response is to stop and to slow down and to do some deep listening and some meditation and to groun…
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Trump’s Massive Canada Tantrum – The Trade War Is Back On
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12:57Suddenly, Trump had a moment and called off the ongoing trade talks with Canada. The reason - or, at least, the excuse - was the incoming Digital Services Tax about to be implemented (and running as a forerunner to the same device in the EU). Now the trade war is back on. Trump will be announcing the new tariff rate for Canada in the coming week, a…
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e224 sarah heynen – food as a solution that invites people in
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15:01The approach of the Canadian Centre for Food & Ecology (CCFE) is what has been so attractive to me. It's a conviction around joyful, immersive experience and it starts with the conviction that until someone has experienced the sensory joy of experiencing food in a new way, there's little interest in understanding the facts or the cognitive issues s…
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Uncovering Kiribati: Rimon Rimon on press freedom in the Pacific
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34:59In this episode, we delve into the life and work of Rimon Rimon, a dynamic i-Kiribati citizen who has shaped both the public narrative in his own country and the evolution of independent journalism in the Pacific. Rimon’s career began in education and government service, but it was his appointment as Lead Communications and Public Relations Adviser…
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Quackery at the Top: How RFK Jr. Is Rewriting Vaccine Policy
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10:19We heard all the promises during the confirmation hearing for Robert F Kennedy Jr. He was not anti-vax. He was not promoting conspiracy theories. He was not going to be messing around with immunisations schedules for children. Well, that didn't last long. Right now, fundamental changes are being made that remove actual vaccine expertise and replace…
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I think there's a lot of roles for art generally, and one of my favorite ones is kind of imagining that art helps you imagine, even if it has nothing to do with it. It helps. You can be a springboard to help you dream and stuff like that. The project that we're going to talk about today has a lot more to do with the kind of solace or companionship …
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‘The Mozart of the attention economy’: why MrBeast is the world’s biggest YouTube star
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35:24He’s spent 24 hours immersed in slime, two days buried alive – and showered vast amounts of cash on lucky participants. But are MrBeast’s videos simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of avant garde genius? Written and read by Mark O’Connell. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…
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Taru Salmenkari - How has external civil society promotion met the local will to be global in China?
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49:22This month we are joined by Taru Salmenkari who does research on Chinese NGOs. Taru has a long career studying China, NGOs, and the role of civil society. We are super lucky to catch Taru right as her new book comes out, Global Ideas, Local Adaptations: Chinese Activism and the Will to Make Civil Society. By “exploring the boundaries, fringes, and …
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e222 wendalyn bartley – restoring our connection with nature
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15:01How do we restore our connection with nature? Because I think that part of the crisis that we're in, especially with the climate, stems from the fact that we've been disconnected from our relationship to nature. And so how do we restore that? How do we get back in touch with non-human beings? You know, with these trees in front of us here we're sta…
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The Science of Rainbows: Light, Refraction, and Dispersion
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35:49Rainbows may seem like simple arcs of color in the sky, but behind their beauty lies a rich tapestry of physics. In this episode, we dive into the science of rainbows—exploring how light interacts with water droplets through refraction, reflection, and dispersion to create one of nature’s most dazzling displays. Discover how sunlight bends and spli…
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How China Is Exploiting Trump’s Global Blunders
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11:58Trump's use of military force in Iran has made his enemies and rivals sit up and take notice - especially those in China who have been evaluating the likelihood of the US intervening should they finally decide to make a move on Taiwan. How much has really changed because of what just happened over Iran's nuclear programme? And what are the huge mis…
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Williamsburg Geomancy W/Cort Lindahl
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2:18:26Ernie's bucket list guest Cort Lindahl (author, archeologist, artist, etc., etc.) stops by to talk axis mundi, jacobites, oak island, hidden treasure, symbolism within literature and bloodlines, and all things williamsburg and weird.By vaconlovers
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We’ve been rummaging through the Inside Science mailbox to pick out a selection of the intriguing science questions you’ve been sending in, and assembled an expert panel to try to answer them. Marnie Chesterton is joined by Penny Sarchet, managing editor of New Scientist, Mark Maslin, Professor of Earth System Science at University College London, …
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This bonus episode is a narration of my a calm presence posting called 'a sense of communion'. See the 'Transcript' tab of this episode for the original text. * END NOTES FOR ALL EPISODES Hey conscient listeners, I’ve been producing the conscient podcast as a learning and unlearning journey since May 2020 on un-ceded Anishinaabe Algonquin territory…
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E. 76: Grace Colbourne part 2 - The Right to Dignified Cancer Care
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23:36In this powerful episode of Rebel Justice, hosted by The View Magazine, we continue the story of Grace Colbourne, a 37-year-old Antiguan woman and former military officer currently on remand at HMP Bronzefield, a private women’s prison in the UK. Grace is undergoing treatment for breast cancer, but instead of receiving proper medical care, she has …
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The horn of Africa, the Red Sea and India Ocean
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35:26Benjamin and Thomas discuss developments in Kenya, In Somaliland (Somalia) and Northerner Ethiopia, the implications of East Africa to the Global sea routes and supply chains. #eastafrica #investing #podcast #russia #TPLF #ethiopia #somalia #somaliland #kenya #Uganda #SouthSudanBy Thomas Lesaffre and Musanjufu Benjamin Kavubu
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Ep. 307: Brandi Doming - Wholesome, Simple, and Seriously Delicious Plant-Based Living
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1:05:31Rip is joined by Brandi Doming, the creative force behind The Vegan 8 and the brand-new cookbook, Vegan Wholesome. Brandi’s plant-based journey began as a deeply personal mission—to support her husband’s health. What followed was a total transformation in their kitchen and a powerful ripple effect that’s now helping thousands of people embrace simp…
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Are ‘The Herds’ roaming through a city near you? At our Climate Curious live event for London Climate Action Week, we sat down with David Lan, the producer of the worldwide street performance highlighting nature’s struggles through the medium of animal puppets, dance, and music. He shares what people can expect from their upcoming events in London …
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48. Green fields - can festivals be sustainable?
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58:14It’s Glastonbury! As festival season kicks off, so does a tidal wave of waste, but also a chance for change. Festivals create a unique, closed environment ideal for using compostable plastics, reusable packaging, and cutting-edge sustainability tech. This week, we dive into the most exciting eco-initiatives happening on the festival circuit and ask…
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